Urgent: Security Operations Specialist

You want more out of a career A place to share your ideas freely - even if they re daring or different Where the true you can learn grow and thrive At Verizon we power and empower how people live work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy We do what we love - driving innovation creativity and impact in the world Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate lead and believe that listening is where learning begins In crisis and in celebration we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up everywhere always Want in Join the VTeamLife What you ll be doing The Specialist Security Operations position will support numerous Security programs to ensure compliance with specific contracts This will include the determination of appropriate security handling of documents systems hardware media and staff reporting obligations In providing guidance you will have knowledge of each contract In this role you will assist with security administration and provide support for all aspects of physical personnel administrative communications operations and computer systems security You will be conducting security briefings training investigations risk management activities new employee briefings and annual refresher training You will also review security applications various customer-specific forms customer security requirements and statements of work Provide direction and security guidance ensuring compliance for all staff security reporting obligations Assist with the implementation and maintenance of a departmental insider threat program Initiating and maintaining internal security awareness programs and helping to execute security self-inspections Assist with the design and building of new data centers and administrative facilities as required Assisting with the management of alarm access control and video surveillance systems and providing after-hours alarm emergency response as required Working with specific customer security contacts and teams and assisting with video badge and alarm reviews as required Communicating frequently with external POCs to obtain guidance rulings approvals and acceptable deviations or waivers for compliance with contractual policies and regulations and providing guidance and policy interpretations for department personnel Creating incident and security violation documentation for submission as needed Provide direction to security operations related problems while ensuring full compliance with policies standards Researches solution options when issues arise and presents solution s recommendations to management Ensuring all actions follow Verizon CPI-810 as well as federal state and local laws governing the use protection and safeguarding of personal information and other sensitive data Discerning and applying the proper standards for the protection of unique data and provide support for all aspects of physical security operations by conducting self- inspections Coordinating with security vendors as needed to ensure the installation upgrades and maintenance for hardware and software components Reviewing current operations policies SOP s SPP s and recommends ways to streamline operations Where you ll be working In this worksite-based role you ll work onsite at a defined location which is Ashburn VA What we re looking for You ll need to have Bachelor s degree or four or more years of work experience Four or more years of relevant work experience Willingness to travel up to approximately 25 of the time Ability to pass an extensive Verizon initiated background investigation as a condition of employment Even better if you have one or more of the following Ten or more years of relevant work experience Experience in Microsoft Office products and programs including Word PowerPoint and Excel Experience in Security Operations including the handling identification analysis and resolution of various security-related matters with limited guidance Independent judgment and discretion and risk analysis skills Ability to juggle competing demands and to prioritize work with a sense of urgency in a dynamic fast-paced environment Strong communication skills Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment while paying strict attention to detail Knowledge of Digital Monitoring Panels DMP and Software House C-Cure access control systems Why Verizon Verizon is committed to maintaining a Total Rewards package which is competitive valued by our employees and differentiates us as an Employer of Choice We are a pay for performance company and your contribution is rewarded through competitive salaries performance-based incentives and an employee Stock Program We create an opportunity for us all to share in the success of Verizon and the value we help to create through this broad-based discretionary equity award program Your benefits are market competitive and delivered by some of the best providers You are provided with a full spectrum of health and wellbeing resources including a first in-class Employee Assistance Program to empower you to make positive health decisions We offer generous paid time off benefits Verizon provides training and development for all levels to help you enhance your skills and develop your career from funding towards education assistance award-winning training online development tools and access to industry research You will be able to take part in volunteering opportunities as part of our environmental community and sustainability commitment If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you we encourage you to apply even if you don t meet every even better qualification listed above STSERP22 Where you ll be working In this hybrid role you ll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office which will be set by your manager Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Equal Employment Opportunity Verizon is an equal opportunity employer We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status disability or other legally protected characteristics Benefits and Compensation Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career and in areas of your life outside of Verizon From health and wellness benefit options including medical dental vision short and long term disability basic life insurance supplemental life insurance AD D insurance identity theft protection pet insurance and group home auto insurance We also offer a matched 401 k savings plan stock incentive programs up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year paid parental leave adoption assistance and tuition assistance plus other incentives we ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package Depending on the role employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime shift differential holiday pay allowances etc Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year which grows with additional service For part-timers your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more For part-time roles your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours Save Saved Open sharing options Share Related Jobs Save Saved Bedminster New Jersey 2 other locations Operations Save Saved Ashburn Virginia 1 other location Campus Apprenticeships Save Saved Basking Ridge New Jersey 3 other locations Network Stay in touch Even if you re not a V Teamer yet we d love to keep you in the loop We can t help it-connection is kind of our thing So be sure to sign up to become part of our network